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The Toronto Pinball LeagueThu, 18 Aug 2016 19:18:07 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.9Comment on TOPL Playoffs by Barry Brdarhttp://topl.ca/topl-playoffs/#comment-80
Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:18:07 +0000http://topl.ca/?page_id=1131#comment-80Repost of the new Topl Playoffs format for August 2016 playoffs sent out to league members by email.

Hi everyone, with playoffs coming up on Sunday, we’ve decided to try out something a little different based on feedback on the past few seasons. Instead of 20 rounds, we’re dropping to 15 match play rounds to shorten the day a little. We’re also trying out a change to the B division, basing it on how the Pinburgh tournament works. Here’s the overview:

-Rounds 1-7, everyone plays everyone, same as usual. First round is random, subsequent rounds are swiss (aiming to pair players with similar W/L records).
-After round 7, we split into A and B divisions. A continues with the same record, B starts with a clean slate.
-For round 8-15, A players play A players, and B play B. Machine conflicts (duplicate draws for the same round) will be sorted out by Adam and Chris.
-Top 4 in each division have a 6 game playoff.
-Once we determine the prize pool, it’s a 60/40 split of the total pot between A and B

For division qualifications:
-All existing restrictions for B are still in place. Players need a valid percentage, and to have not placed in A in the required number of seasons.
-If a player who could qualify for B places in the top 50% after 7 rounds, they play in A
-If a player restricted to A is in the bottom 50% after 7 rounds, they continue to play in A
-If there are fewer than 6 players who would end up in a B division after round 7, there is no split

And finally, for playoffs:
-Machines will be separated into 3 “era” lists: Early, Mid, Late (roughly EM,SS,DMD, but things might move based on availability).
-Playoffs are on 6 games, with 2 from each list.
-Head to head play with 3,2,1,0 points for 1st, 2nd.3rd.4th
-The high seed going into the first game has choice of machine or order, following down the seed list. After game 1, the player who came last has choice.
-Machines can only be selected once for a playoff round. This means that if 2 “late” games have been chosen, future games have to be from the other game lists.

The idea with the change is to make the “A or B” choice automatic based on performance, and to remove the pressure for players to choose at the start of the tournament. It also means that after the division split, it’s less likely that one player will pull ahead in B, so every round matters. Finally, the prize pool in B should increase with this split, since it’s based on the total available pool, and not just the players who opted for B in the beginning.

Hopefully this will mean a better playoff experience for everyone!

]]>Comment on Announcing a new system to make the season relevant again! by Barry Brdarhttp://topl.ca/announcing-a-new-system-to-make-the-season-relevant-again/#comment-78
Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:20:31 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=1134#comment-78Curious to see how this lifetime percentage changes things. From what I’m able to gather from this email it seems to reward consistent play. I would hope that if you win more often than you lose, you will still rank higher than those players who don’t. But having past seasons affect your score here and now? I don’t get it.

Personally, I’m fine with having to chase after Adam and John… no apathy here. Makes me a better player. Has made me a better player. I think we’re lucky to have that calibre of competition in our league. You improve by playing against stronger opponents. You win by playing better.

Handicapping by using percentages? Something seems off about that concept. Brings to mind the participation awards handed out to kids these days… you didn’t win but here’s a trophy anyway.

]]>Comment on Scores week 11 by David CDNhttp://topl.ca/scores-week-11/#comment-76
Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:42:32 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=1121#comment-76Nevermind… it seems I missed the Bally Wizard in Nick’s vast collection!
]]>Comment on Scores week 11 by David CDNhttp://topl.ca/scores-week-11/#comment-75
Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:31:46 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=1121#comment-75Looks like there might be an error in the results… There are results for “Wizard” and for “WOZ”. Assuming there wasn’t a Bally Wizard…
]]>Comment on TOPL Elections by Barry Brdarhttp://topl.ca/topl-elections/#comment-74
Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:14:03 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=1093#comment-74The current leadership is doing a fine job indeed.

]]>Comment on TOPL Elections by Josh Zilberberghttp://topl.ca/topl-elections/#comment-73
Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:50:12 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=1093#comment-73Im happy with the 3 leaders currently, and I am also happy to volunteer my help without a title.

If needed, just drop me a line!

Cheers

]]>Comment on TOPL Survey results and future season plans by Chris Bardonhttp://topl.ca/topl-survey-results-and-future-season-plans/#comment-72
Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:31:59 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=1086#comment-72Yes, I looked at that, but the problem was that starting after labour day would push the playoffs too close to Christmas. That meant either having a 13 week season in the fall (since we lose labour day, thanksgiving, and the end of december), or having a week before labour day. Worst case, if someone can’t make it to week 1, they can still make the other 13.
]]>Comment on TOPL Survey results and future season plans by frolichttp://topl.ca/topl-survey-results-and-future-season-plans/#comment-71
Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:12:27 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=1086#comment-71Wouldn’t it make sense, if the seasons are going to be fixed, to schedule week 1 of the “after summer” season to AFTER labour day? Of the entire schedule, I’d think that starting week would be the most important of the entire year.

With people on holidays, cottages, school break, etc, it would be prudent to align the start of topl with what everyone associates as the start of Fall (week after Labour Day).

Just my opinion.

]]>Comment on Playoff Results-July 19, 2015 by Adam Beckerhttp://topl.ca/playoff-results-july-19-2015/#comment-67
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:13:02 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=977#comment-67One other thing to mention is that we did a Surprise TShirt giveaway at playoffs as well, after round 20, we looked and saw who was in last place and gave them a “participation” T-Shirt as an award.

So congrats to Jim on receiving the TShirt.

The sponsors page has been updated accordingly.

]]>Comment on Scores and Standings-Week 3 by Bigbossfanhttp://topl.ca/scores-and-standings-week-3-3/#comment-63
Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:13:02 +0000http://topl.ca/?p=797#comment-63Thanks for the welcome! Yep, drive sucks living in Wasaga Beach, but I’m gonna try and make it out to as many events as I possibly can. It’s great to intermingle with like-minded pinheads!
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